2 Safety
2.8 Obligation of the operator
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2.8
Obligation of the operator
The lifting pins are used in the commercial sector. The operator of the lifting pins is
therefore subject to the legal obligations for occupational safety.
In addition to the safety instructions in these original operating instructions, the safety,
accident prevention and environmental protection regulations valid for the area of
application of the lifting pins must be observed. The following applies in particular:
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The operator must ensure that the lifting pins are only used for their intended purpose
(see "2.1 Intended use
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The operator must always make the original operating instructions available in legible
condition and in full at the place of use of the lifting pins.
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The operator must clearly regulate and define the responsibilities for installation,
commissioning, operation, maintenance and cleaning.
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The operator may only allow persons to work on the lifting pins who have reached the
minimum legal age.
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The operator may only allow sufficiently qualified and instructed personnel to work on
the lifting pins.
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The operator must ensure that all employees who interact with the lifting pins have
read and understood the original operating instructions.
In addition, he must demonstrably train the personnel at regular intervals and inform
them about the dangers.
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The operator must provide personal protective equipment for the personnel and
ensure that it is used.
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The operator must ensure that no persons work on the lifting pins whose ability to
react is impaired by drugs, alcohol, medication or similar.
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The operator must ensure there is adequate lighting in the area of use of the lifting
pins.
Furthermore, the operator is responsible for ensuring that the lifting pins are always
technically in perfect condition. The following therefore applies:
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The operator must ensure that the servicing intervals described in these original
operating instructions are adhered to.
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The operator must have all components of the lifting pins checked regularly for proper
functioning and completeness.
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The operator must regularly check that all safety and warning notices attached to the
lifting pins are clearly legible and remain permanently attached to the lifting pins.
